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Austin movers you can count on
Butter Brothers is a premium moving company based in South Austin. We move homes, apartments and offices all over Austin, with a free, no-obligation quote for every move. The clock starts when the first item is moved, and our careful, on-time crews have earned 330+ five-star Google reviews.
The clock starts when the first item is moved.
Many movers start billing when the truck leaves their shop. We don't. Your time starts with the first item and stops when the truck is empty at your new place.
How movers charge in AustinHow long does a move in Austin take?
Typical times for moves within Austin. Stairs, parking, packing and how ready you are all change the time, so every move gets its own free quote.
| Home size | Typical time | Crew |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed apartment | 3–5 hrs | 2 movers |
| 2-bed apartment | 4–6 hrs | 2 movers |
| 3-bed apartment | 4–7 hrs | 3 movers |
| 3-bed house | 6–9 hrs | 3 movers, extra truck |
What drives the cost of a move is explained on our how movers charge in Austin page.
Apartments, high-rises and houses
From downtown towers to houses across town, we move every kind of Austin home. We also partner with apartment communities around the city.
Moving into or out of an apartment or high-rise? Reserve the elevator and loading dock for your move time, and ask the building where the truck should park. Since you pay by the hour, it saves you money.
Before you move
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- Using a storage unit?Pad deposits and storage units in Austin
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Everything your move needs
Residential Moving
Apartments, condos and homes across Austin.
Learn moreApartment Moving
Elevators, stairs and parking, planned ahead.
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Texas and out-of-state moves, planned end to end.
Learn morePacking Services
Full or partial packing, by the hour.
Learn moreLabor-Only Help
We load or unload your own truck or POD.
Learn moreCommercial & Office
Office moves with minimal downtime.
Learn morePiano Moving
Pianos reviewed and quoted by a manager.
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Gun safes and heavy items moved safely.
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Patient, careful moves for downsizing seniors.
Learn moreSpecialty Items
Art, antiques and high-value pieces.
Learn moreStudent Moving
UT Austin, St. Edward's and Texas State moves.
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Book Your MoveProfessional movers in an unprofessional industry
Great moves come from getting the small things right, every time. Here's what that looks like on moving day.
Trained, background-checked crews
Every mover is trained on our standards: padding and wrapping your furniture, and protecting your home and doorways.
The clock starts at the first item
Not when the truck leaves our shop. It stops when the truck is empty at your new place.
No surprise fees
Your quote spells out crew size, expected time and what is included. See how we price a move.
Licensed & Insured
Fully licensed and insured, with protection plan options for every move.
Booked in 3 easy steps
Most people are booked in one phone call. Our phones are answered 9am–6pm, 7 days a week.
Get your free quote
Tell us about your move online, or call us at (512) 676-5375.
Confirm & book
We confirm the details, you pick a protection plan, and a deposit (applied to your final bill) locks in your date.
Moving day, done right
Your crew shows up ready, protects your home, and handles the heavy lifting.
Movers across Austin & Central Texas
Austin moving questions
How much do movers cost in Austin?
It depends on your move. Most movers bill by the hour based on crew size, with a minimum. Home size, stairs, distance, packing, specialty items and your date all change the total. Every move is different, which is why we give a free, no-obligation quote.
Where are you located?
Our home base is in South Austin. We move homes and offices all over Austin and nearby cities.
Do you move apartments and high-rises downtown?
Yes. Reserve the elevator and loading dock for your move time, and tell us about parking when you book, so the crew can get straight to work.
When does the clock start?
The clock starts when the first item is moved, not when the truck leaves our shop. It stops when the truck is empty at your new place.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Butter Brothers is fully licensed and insured, DOT# 4245790.
Ready for a smooth move?
Tell us about your move for a free quote, or talk to a real person.